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' Sin taxes': How far is too far?

BDJ In Practice volume 32, pages 8–12 (2019)Cite this article

  • What are the next steps for so-called 'sin taxes'?

  • Sugar consumption up - but falling in soft drinks

  • Where do we need to draw the line?

What are the next steps for so-called 'sin taxes'?

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